Questions and Answers for
Bare Trilam Tech Dry Drysuit:

lehman:

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Rick:

Sorry, forgot to ask, are the seals an international diameter (will I be able to source them in Australia)

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Nick, both seal for the different dry suit are a one size. Then you would need to trim them down to your size. If you do need to trim them? I would suggest to take off a little at a time, just because once you cut you can not take it back.

mike:

Is the bare trilam tech the same as the bare trilam tech hd or are they different.
also, how would I get my dry suit seals fitted? would I tell you the measurements before I ORDER?

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The HD is a heavier duty material for the professional or serious recreational diver. The seals come one size for all and can be trimmed by the end user for a custom fit.

Denise:

How much does this suit weigh?

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

You might want to contact Bare directly for the exact specs. http://www.baresports.com/en-us/Dive/Support/Consumer/Contact-Information

ken:

BARE TRILAM TECH DRY - MENS
This suit is offered by BARE with a choice of latex or neoprene neck and wrist seals, I prefer neoprene. Your site only shows latex????

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

We only carry the latex seals and soft boots as these are the most popular.

Rick:

GDay guys, Can you tell what the differance is between the Bare Trilam Tech Dry Scuba Drysuit and the Bare Nex-Gen Pro Scuba Drysuit apart drom the front zipper. Is is a 2 piece suit as in the waterproof inner with a material outer? Ive currently got an express order in for other gear, but if this suit fits my needs, Id like to add it to the order.
Cheers Rick (AUS)

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Rick, the Bare HD tech drysuit is made to be a more wear and tear resistance. The knee pads on the HD tech is a better design, and the torso has adjustment to make longer or shorter. Plus the neck seal on the HD tech is a 2mm nylon/smoothskin with a vented neck drain.

Scott:

Does this suit come with the latex neck and wrist seals by default? I didnt see an option to change them. Also, I didnt see an option for the soft socks or hard sole boots. Can you tell me which the suit comes with? Thanks.

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

These suit are ordered with soft socks and latex seals.

Taylor:

what size are the feet on a small?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The suit comes equipped with the Neoprene sock that fit most all sizes. The Dry Suit Boots are purchased separately to fit your size.

Lynn:

Does the bare trilaminate come in colors
For ladies
How to measure my torso( ladies) to see if a stock suit will fit me.

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

It is only available in black. The measurement for the suit that are typically most important will be waist and chest/bust first, height second. Weight is usually only useful for tipping the scales one way or another if you are borderline between sizes.

chris:

Does the inflation valves off center placement cause an issue with BCDs?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

No.

More About This Product

TRILAM TECH DRY - MENS

OVERVIEW

A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE. Underwater, we communicate through hand gestures, nods, touches or simply by leading the way. Whether we are moving through wrecks or simply getting somewhere, we are constantly in touch with each other. On the surface, we talk about our dive, and that’s just how it should be. Because on that best dive, it’s the adventure that should be the topic of conversation, not your gear.

STORY

At BARE we take our commitment to product quality seriously. Our drysuits in particular are legendary for their durability and longevity with many of our customers getting a full lifetime of use out of their BARE drysuit before passing it on to a friend or family member. This has allowed us to offer something that no other drysuit manufacturer has been able to do: a Lifetime Guarantee on seams and workmanship. Much more than a warranty, BARE is the fi rst and only drysuit manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Guarantee. Except for normal wear and tear, misuse or negligence, BARE will honor all claims against seams and workmanship for the life of the drysuit worldwide. Even if you’re not the original owner, you’re covered.

In a category where the next closest competitor only offers a 7-year warranty, we think you’ll agree that the BARE Guarantee says something quite extraordinary about the quality of the workmanship, materials and technology that goes into each and every one of our drysuits. We stand behind our workmanship like no one else because you deserve a product like no other.

BARE offers divers a series of drysuits manufactured from a wide range of materials including Neoprene, Butyl Trilaminate and Polyurethane. This range offers the diver the choice of basic suit material and construction that best meets his or her requirements.

How do I maintain the zipper on my drysuit?

Before each dive lubricate the zipper, follow the instructions on the container of zipper lubricant supplied with your suit.

Open and close the zipper a few times after the lubricant is applied to the zipper chain. The friction caused by the slider traveling over the teeth heats the lubricant causing it to flow into the teeth.

Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the sealing surface of where the slider completes the closure of the zipper. This is called the docking end of the zipper. The rubber ridges that can be seen on the inside of the docking end are where the grease should be applied. Also make sure that this area is clean and free of any other materials that may affect the seal.

Note: Always inspect the zipper for any foreign material that may affect its ability to close and create a watertight seal.

What do I need to do after the dive?

Close the zipper and rinse the outside of your drysuit with clean, fresh water. Rinse any of the inner surfaces that may have come in contact with salt water, such as the neck seal and wrist seals. Make sure that any sand, dirt, or gravel is washed away from the teeth of the zipper.

Open the zipper and hang the suit (if possible) over a piece of plastic pipe. A drysuit hanger can easily be made by passing a rope through a plastic pipe of about 3 to 4 inches in diameter and fastening both ends of the rope to an area where you can leave your suit to dry.

Note: Never leave your drysuit in direct sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun or florescent lighting will deteriorate neoprene and rubber materials (seals) very quickly. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will substantially lessen the life of all scuba equipment.

How should I store my drysuit?

The best way to store your drysuit is to leave it on its drying hanger in a cool, dry, dust-free area. If the suit must be stored otherwise; once it is completely dry inside and out, lay it on the floor with the zipper facing downward. Turn the boots inward and loosely rollup the legs and torso to the base of the neck seal. Bring the arms together over the top of the rolled suit so that the open zipper forms an arch as it does while you are wearing the suit. Slide the suit into its carrying bag and store it so that nothing else will be put on top of the bag.

Note: Both Neoprene and Butyl and Butyl Trilaminate materials can be damaged by exposure to petrochemical products such as gasoline/petrol, many industrial solvents, and cleaning solutions containing solvents. Avoid exposure to these chemicals during use of the drysuit and when cleaning.

Should the suit become heavily soiled, or exposed to grease, oil, etc., DO NOT CLEAN THE SUIT WITH SOLVENTS OR SOLVENT BASED CLEANERS OR DEGREASERS. You may use warm water and detergent based soaps to remove the stains. Be sure to rinse all the soap residue out with clean fresh water. Failure to follow these instruction can result in delamination and degradation of the materials.

What do I do about a leak in my drysuit?

There are many variables that must be investigated when dealing with leaks in a drysuit. Very often a leaking drysuit is not the fault of the suit itself. Usually, but not always, the cause of a leak can be determined when all of the events related to the doffing, donning, and diving with the drysuit are carefully and objectively reviewed.

For example, a diver may discover that her left foot is wet after a dive. The immediate and natural conclusion is that the suit is leaking in the left boot. The suit is checked for a leak in the left boot but no leak is found. The next time the suit is used the divers left foot stays dry. This is a very common occurrence. What often happens in this situation is that the undergarment, either a sock or an attached underwear booty is wet prior to putting it into the boot of the drysuit. During the dive the moisture eventually travels through the layers and appears as if it became wet during the dive.

The underwear boot could have become wet from being in contact with a wet piece of equipment during transport, or from stepping on wet ground prior to putting on the drysuit. Another possible cause could be water that entered the suit when it was rinsed after the last dive. Often a leak in a drysuit is clearly visible when the suit is tested, but sometimes other factors that may be determined from objective analysis are the cause.

Make sure zipper is completely closedCheck undergarment for signs of being caught in the zipperMake sure the zipper (inner teeth and outer chain) are free from debris and well lubricatedCheck zipper for missing teeth, worn-through areas, or if the zipper is brokenSeals

Neoprene seal not tucked inward enough or at allUndergarment disrupting the integrity of the sealSeals may not be the correct sizeSeals may be torn, split, delaminated from suit or puncturedHair under the neck sealMay be other leak, see rest of troubleshootingPossible Solutions:

Review instructions in the “Donning and Doffing” section of this manualReplace the seals if they are damaged or stretched far beyond their original size, or have them altered to fit correctlyValves

Valve not tightened securely to suitValve port delaminating from the suitValves are dirty or contaminated with lint from underwearInternal diaphragm of exhaust valve damaged or displacedMay be another leak, see rest of troubleshootingPossible Solutions:

Tighten the valve to the suit by holding the outer section and turning (clockwise) the inner sectionRe-glue the valve port to the suit or return the suit for service